Rain Suspends Play at Salem

Published on July 8, 2011 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release

Salem, VA - Dark skies at first pitch turned into pouring rain by the bottom of the second inning as Friday night's rubber match between the Wilmington Blue Rocks (42-42, 6-9) and Salem Red Sox (38-46, 7-8) was delayed and eventually suspended. The Blue Rocks owned a 2-0 advantage when home plate umpire Carlos Torres called for the tarp. The teams will conclude the contest when the next clash in Salem on August 26.

A pair of doubles led to the Rocks' tallies in the top of the second inning off starter Drake Britton. Ryan Stovall began the frame with a double to right-center field. One out later, Tim Ferguson doubled the first baseman home with his blow to left-center. David Mailman's subsequent errant throw from the gap allowed Ferguson to take third before Jose Bonilla hit the ball to deep right for a sac fly.

Wilmington starter Michael Mariot tossed a perfect first frame and held a 1-2 advantage in the count against Bryce Brentz before the rains came.

Following a 2-4 showing on the road trip, the Blue Crew returns home for a seven-game homestand starting with a three-game set against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Texas Rangers). The series gets underway at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday night. Southpaw Noel Arguelles (3-3, 2.28) gets the ball for Wilmington against right-hander Justin Grimm (2-2, 3.40), who is expected to be activated off the disabled list in advance of the contest. Broadcast coverage begins at 5:35 p.m. as studio host Adam Dobrowolski brings fans the Rocks Report Pre-game Show, presented by Wawa, on 89.7 WGLS-FM and online at wgls.rowan.edu.

The first 1,000 adults through the gates will receive a tote bag courtesy of the Delaware Lottery. The Super Saturday Savings promotion allows fans to purchase two box seats along with $20 in concession money for just $35. To order a daily special, call 302-888-BLUE. It will also be Asian Heritage Night. A special ticket rate is available, as well as a performance by dragon dancers.

Carolina League Stories from July 8, 2011

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• Oliver Drake Wins His Fourth Straight Start and Improves to 8-3 on the Year - Frederick Keys
• Bloxom Goes 3-4 as P-Nats Lose 4-1 - Potomac Nationals
• Dash Win Soggy, Rain-Shortened Finale - Winston-Salem Dash
• Wickswat Dominates to Give Dash Abbreviated Finale - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
• Indians Sweep Double from 'Cats - Lynchburg Hillcats
• K-Tribe Sweeps Lynchburg 6-1, 1-0 - Kinston Indians
• Rain Suspends Play at Salem - Wilmington Blue Rocks
• Second Inning Downpour Suspends Sox-Rocks Finale - Salem Red Sox
• Pelicans Game Notes - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
• Winston-Salem Dash Game Notes - Winston-Salem Dash
• Dash Announce Roster Moves - Winston-Salem Dash
• Lynchburg Hillcats Game Notes - Lynchburg Hillcats

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